Courses
How to be a Dyslexia Friendly Employer
At the B.D.A. we are experts on dyslexia. This suite of three training workshops will show you
how to “switch on” 10% of your workforce and avoid costly E.T. claims.
“I had no idea dyslexia covered all this. We’ve been completely ignorant of the scale of our risk.”
1. Understanding Dyslexia (includes a copy of the B.D.A. Code of Practice)
Unless you are already knowledgeable about dyslexia, this is preferably the place to start.
Birmingham
20 Apr
London
26 Apr
Manchester
17 May
Reading
20 May
Birmingham
28 Sep
London
14 Nov
Bristol
16 Nov
Manchester
30 Nov
2. Making Reasonable Adjustments for Dyslexia
London
11 May
Birmingham
13 May
Reading
16 Jun
London
13 Oct
Bristol
13 Jan
Manchester
18 Jan
Manchester
Birmingham
Manchester
14 Jun
09 Nov
26 Jan
3. Screening for Dyslexia
Birmingham
09 Jun
Reading
30 Sep
Manchester
Birmingham
07 Jul
01 Dec
London
London
15 Jun
04 Nov
The price for one day’s training and associated training materials is £285 + V.A.T. per delegate or
£750 + V.A.T. per delegate for the whole suite of three courses.
These three events can also form part of an accredited programme at level 2. For this you would
also need to study three workbooks and successfully complete an assignment based on the
knowledge you have acquired. This costs £1,095 + V.A.T. per delegate in total.
Courses are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We also tailor bespoke training programmes to organisations’ specific requirements.
Workplace Assessors Programme (see also next page)
A programme of accreditation for work based assessors who assess individuals with dyslexia or
other Specific Learning Difficulties. The cost of 4 training days, marking of your assignment,
B.D.A. individual membership for a year, one C.P.D. event and e-learning facilities: £950 plus
V.A.T. plus a separate registration fee of £9 p.p.
To book training, please return a booking form to Paul Brackley in our Training Department
tel: 0845 251 9004 or email: [email protected]
B.D.A. (Initiatives) Ltd. Company reg no. 2972167, V.A.T. no: 794970467. Trading arm of
the British Dyslexia Association, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell,
RG12 7BW, Charity no. 289243, Tel: 0845 251 9003, Fax: 0845 251 9005.
Web and shop: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk , National helpline: 0845 251 9002, [20/03/10 email]
BDA Workplace Assessors Programme
We are launching a programme of accreditation for work based assessors who assess individuals
with dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). The aim of the programme is to help
those in the field be aware of the most recent research and applications in this area. It will also
enable those looking for an assessor to select from a list of practitioners with relevant
accreditation. The programme will offer greater confidence and credence in work based
assessment as the B.D.A. is independent.
The Programme Timetable and Methods:
1. Training Workshops
There are 4 training workshops available for participants in the programme to attend:
Workshop A:
Workshop B:
Workshop C:
Workshop D:
Awareness of SpLDs (2 hours) and Coping Strategies (4 hours).
Coping Strategies (continued) and Reasonable Adjustments.
Screening for individuals with dyslexia.
The process, stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, current case law.
The programme is accredited through Credit 4 Learning (OCNOTC).
2. Membership of the BDA
Individual membership of B.D.A. for one year is included in the programme. Assessors will
receive Dyslexia Contact magazine, can network with other assessors through our web based
discussion activities and get 10% off our training courses and conferences to aid their C.P.D.
In future years, assessors will need to maintain their membership of B.D.A. to continue to receive
the benefits of the programme.
3. Continuous Professional Development
The programme will include a specific opportunity annually for C.P.D. for assessors.
Next Start Dates: Further dates and venues TBA - please see our website for updates.
Costs:
For 4 training days, marking of your assignment, B.D.A. individual membership for a year, one
C.P.D. event and e-networking opportunities: £950 plus V.A.T. There is also a separate
registration fee of £9 pp. An in-house version is available for £4,000 plus V.A.T. per programme.
For further information, please email:
[email protected]
B.D.A. (Initiatives) Ltd. Company reg no. 2972167, V.A.T. no: 794970467. Trading arm of
the British Dyslexia Association, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell,
RG12 7BW, Charity no. 289243, Tel: 0845 251 9003, Fax: 0845 251 9005,
Web and shop: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk , National helpline: 0845 251 9002, 17/02/10, Email
New Fully Funded Dyslexic
Employees Training Course
The BDA has developed a new fully funded employee training course aimed at
assisting employees with dyslexia across core skill areas in the workplace.
The course will provide delegates with a range of strategies, techniques and
approaches to increase personal effectiveness and efficiency.
Attendees can decide on three areas from the following options:
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Personal Organisation and Planning
Concept Mapping
Presentation Skills
Meeting Skills
The price for one day’s training and associated training materials is £235 + VAT per
delegate, but the whole of this is refundable via Access To Work.
To keep the course relevant to individual needs, the maximum attendance will be
six people.
For more information and course dates please contact Sharon Blake
at [email protected] or call 0845 251 9004.
B.D.A. (Initiatives) Ltd. Company reg no. 2972167, V.A.T. no. 794970467. Trading arm of
the British Dyslexia Association, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell,
RG12 7BW, Charity no. 289243, Tel: 0845 251 9003, Fax: 0845 251 9005,
Web and shop: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk , National helpline: 0845 251 9002, 20/03/10, Email
Reasonable Adjustments via the B.D.A.
Do you need to make a reasonable adjustment for a member of your staff?
If so, then you can get all you need from the experts in Dyslexia:
“The awareness training for my colleagues was fantastic and now they understand my condition
so much more clearly.” Dyslexic delegate’s feedback.
1. Free advice through our National Helpline
Our helpliners have extensive experience and are just an email or phone call away.
Telephone: 0845 251 9002 or email: [email protected]
2. Lists of psychologists and qualified workplace assessors
We hold lists of chartered psychologists who undertake adult dyslexia assessment, as well as
workplace assessors who are qualified through the BDA in workplace assessments for employees
with dyslexia. For further information, contact our Helpline:
Telephone: 0845 251 9002 or email: [email protected]
3. Awareness Workshops for Staff *
The price for one day’s training on site is £800 + V.A.T. per day, plus expenses.
To enquire or book:
Telephone: 0845 251 9004 or email: [email protected]
4. Coaching Individuals in Coping Strategies *
We offer 1:1 or group sessions on a very wide range of coping strategies to deal with issues with
personal organisation, managing meetings, task and time management.
For further information, telephone: 0845 251 9004 or email: [email protected]
5. All assistive technology and training to use it to its maximum extent *
We have partnerships with the assistive technology companies and can offer the very powerful
combination of specialist IT and expert dyslexia trainers, as well as all the technology through our
shop at: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk or telephone: 0845 251 9004 or [email protected]
* Eligible for up to 50% government funding (subject to current regulations).
B.D.A. (Initiatives) Ltd. Company reg no. 2972167, V.A.T. no. 794970467. Trading arm of
the British Dyslexia Association, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell,
RG12 7BW, Charity no. 289243, Tel: 0845 251 9003, Fax: 0845 251 9005,
Web and shop: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk , National helpline: 0845 251 9002, 20/03/10, Email
British Dyslexia Association
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Understanding Dyslexia
Making Reasonable Adjustments for Dyslexia
Screening for Dyslexia
All three of the above
Accredited Level 2 (Dyslexia in Employment)
£285 + VAT @17.5% = £334.88
£285 + VAT @17.5% = £334.88
£285 + VAT @17.5% = £334.88
£750 + VAT @17.5% = £881.25
£1095 + VAT @17.5% = £1286.63
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